Aldergrove Business Associationhttps://www.aldergroveba.ca
Aldergrove – Open for Business!Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:57:13 +0000en-UShourly1Next ABA Social – Wednesday, December 19https://www.aldergroveba.ca/2018/12/14/next-aba-social-wednesday-december-19/
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:56:53 +0000https://www.aldergroveba.ca/?p=4033The next ABA social takes place on Wednesday, December 19 with live band Terminal Station, cocktails, light appies by Brick Alley Bistro, prizes for the best dressed and a few more surprises! You can RSVP by emailing jodisteeves@shaw.ca or via Team Snap. Hosted by Jodi Steeves and the VIP Team / Re/Max at 27272 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove.

Also, please accept the ABA’s Team Snap invitation, it takes just a second to be connected regarding our upcoming coaching sessions, socials and community events!

Procession leaves Old Yale Road onto 268th St. then heads west on Fraser Highway to the Aldergrove Legion at 26607 Fraser Hwy.

10:50 am Service at the Aldergrove Legion Cenotaph

Ceremony will include Hymns, Poems, and Message, Two Minutes of Silence, and Laying of Wreaths, Flypast by the Fraser Blues.

At 11:30 am in the Lounge, the Legion will host the public with a pot luck luncheon in the lounge and entertainment for all.

]]>Upcoming ABA Events Into 2019https://www.aldergroveba.ca/2018/10/26/upcoming-aba-events-into-2019/
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:58:20 +0000https://www.aldergroveba.ca/?p=3986Our social hosts have been stepping it up and creating themes, and everyone has been putting in a lot of effort to make the ABA socials amazing! We love seeing everyone and we miss you when you are away.

Book your calendar now for these upcoming events!

RSVP via TeamSnap

Download TeamSnap and join the ABA’s ‘team’ to stay up to date and to RSVP for events!

]]>‘Picture your business here’ Vacant Storefront Campaign Underwayhttps://www.aldergroveba.ca/2018/10/09/picture-your-business-here-vacant-storefront-campaign-underway/
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:13:55 +0000https://www.aldergroveba.ca/?p=3979The ABA has been working hard at addressing the vacant storefronts in Aldergrove. The ABA has walked the Aldergrove core and identified addresses, located contact numbers, phoned landlords, and measured the windows and the doors on behalf of the landlord so these posters could be installed at no cost to the landlord.

If you have a vacant storefront in Aldergrove please contact the ABA at president@aldergroveba.ca and we can add you to the list. Our goal is to help you find a long-term solid tenant that benefits the residents and visitors of Aldergrove. This campaign runs till December 31, 2018.

]]>Downtown Aldergrove Survey Resultshttps://www.aldergroveba.ca/2018/10/02/downtown-aldergrove-survey-results/
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 03:26:15 +0000https://www.aldergroveba.ca/?p=3976The Aldergrove Business Association conducted a short survey to determine what new businesses the community would like to see open up shop in the downtown core (Fraser Hwy from 270th St. – 273rd St.), and how the ABA might better support new businesses in our town. Nearly 350 people took part in the survey; topline survey results are outlined below.

Q. What businesses would you like to see open up in downtown Aldergrove (Fraser Hwy from 270th St. – 273rd St.)?

Top three responses:

bakery – 269 responses

ice cream shop – 164 responses

markets – 163 responses

Q. Do you feel that traffic calming is needed along Fraser Hwy from 270th St. – 273rd St.?

Top three responses:

lower speed limit – 51 responses

speed bumps – 47 responses

one way street – 47 responses

Q. What would you like to see in terms of the overall look along Fraser Hwy from 270th St. – 273rd St.?

Top three responses:

exterior siding improved & consistent – 257 responses

exterior lighting improved & consistent – 232 responses

signage improved & consistent – 206 responses

Q. What sorts of amenities would you like to see along Fraser Hwy from 270th St. – 273rd St.?

Top three responses:

raised flower beds – 217 responses

park benches – 211 responses

bike racks – 119 responses

Q. The Summer hanging basket program has an annual cost of $20,000 to the ABA and member businesses. Would you like to see the hanging baskets back again next year?

Yes – 274 responses

Q. The banner / seasonal flag program has an annual cost of $6,000 to the ABA and member businesses. Would you like to see the banners / seasonal flags back again next year?

Yes – 225 responses

]]>Aldergrove Star – ‘Imagine your business here’ in Aldergrovehttps://www.aldergroveba.ca/2018/09/29/aldergrove-star-imagine-your-business-here-in-aldergrove/
Sun, 30 Sep 2018 03:10:32 +0000https://www.aldergroveba.ca/?p=3974The Aldergrove Star recently featured a story on the ABA’s efforts to use window banners used to promote rentals of vacant stores in ALdergrove’s downtown core along Fraser Highway, with the message “Imagine your business here.”

]]>ABA Member Perk – Promotional Video for Your Businesshttps://www.aldergroveba.ca/2018/09/14/aba-member-perk-promotional-video-for-your-business/
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:51:10 +0000https://www.aldergroveba.ca/?p=3945As promised for 2018, the ABA is shooting a one minute informal promotional video for each paid ABA member, We will be boosting the video on the ABA’s social medial channels targeting the Langley/Aldergrove area.

If you are an ABA member in good standing (membership fees of $100 paid for 2018), please call or email ABA President Jodi Steeves at president@aldergroveba.ca to book your video shoot time slot (Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at 27272 Fraser Hwy.). The ABA will begin posting finished videos on Monday, September 17 at a rate of one per week.

The ABA has produced a short video showcasing Aldergrove’s new Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre and Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience, which will attract new businesses and redevelopment in Aldergrove’s downtown core.

Thank you to everyone involved in developing this one-of-a-kind, world class facility. A special thank you to the Township of Langley, Turnbull Construction Project Managers, Graham Construction, HDR/CEI Architecture and White Water West for your dedication and hard work.

The ABA has developed a short survey to determine what new businesses the community would like to see open up shop in the downtown core. See https://www.aldergroveba.ca/downtown/ for details and to take the survey.

Next ABA Speaker: Keith Cornies with Aim Coaching

Our next ABA speaker will be Keith Cornies with Aim Coaching to help jump start your business. Three sessions in total are being scheduled (one in November, January, and March); dates to be posted shortly. The sessions will be progressive, building on the concepts from the previous session.

ABA members can attend for free and non-members can attend for $35 / session or $99 for all three. This represents a fantastic deal – Keith’s regular cost for a group session is $250 / hour or $150 / hour for one-on-one coaching.

ABA Video: World Class Fun in Aldergrove

The ABA has developed a new and exciting ABA video called “World Class Fun – Aldergrove, BC”. Watch the video online.

New Join the ABA Flyer

ABA Member Promo Videos

ABA President Jodi Steeves is out and about visiting each ABA member and getting to know the ins and outs of their business, and shooting a one minute promotional video. Jodi is scheduling times in August for members who have not yet been interviewed – call Jodi to book your time at 604.833.5634.

“Imagine Your Business Here” Vacant Storefront Campaign

The ABA, in partnership with the Township of Langley, will soon be launching an initiative showcasing the potential of vacant storefronts along the downtown core. The owners of these vacant spaces have been contacted about participating in the program, which will feature posters with the tag line “Imagine Your Business Here” along with photos of modern cafes, clothing shops, etc. These window posters will hopefully encourage future business owners to see the vast potential in Aldergrove, and fill up these spaces with viable tenants.

]]>2018 Langley Good Times Cruise-In – Saturday September 8https://www.aldergroveba.ca/2018/08/17/2018-langley-good-times-cruise-in-saturday-september-8/
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:11:51 +0000https://www.aldergroveba.ca/?p=3876The Langley Good Times Cruise-In event will take place in downtown Aldergrove on Saturday September 8, 2018. The Cruise-In is expected to see more than 50,000 people come to our town to check out hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, and specialty vehicles. The event will run rain or shine.

Have a business in Aldergrove and want to promote the Cruise-In? Contact ABA Director Leanna Booth at booth.leanna@gmail.com.